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Dan McKee

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Dan McKee is the Democratic governor of Rhode Island. He previously held office as Rhode Island lieutenant governor and mayor of Cumberland. He became governor after Gina Raimondo left office.

Governor (2021 to present)Also known as Daniel McKeeWebsite (opens in a new tab)
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What we have documented

We have documented 2 statements by Dan McKee, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Dan McKee

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Dan McKee

Role at the time: Governor of Rhode Island

Condemned

Statement summary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said the Trump administration's latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, was reckless and unjustified. He said it threatens local economies, thousands of jobs and the affordable, reliable energy communities need.

“The Trump administration’s latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects is reckless and unjustified. It threatens local economies, thousands of jobs, and the affordable, reliable energy our communities need.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Governor McKee Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Derail Revolution WindPress release dated December 22, 2025, first quoted paragraph
Why we used this label

The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction. McKee called the administration's latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, reckless and unjustified. That rejects the halt itself, so we labeled it Condemned.

Read statementFull case: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Portrait of Dan McKee

Dan McKee

Role at the time: Governor of Rhode Island, speaking at an event with the state's congressional delegation and union leaders

Condemned

Statement summary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said the stop-work order on Revolution Wind was an attack on the jobs of Rhode Island workers, on the state's ability to access reliable and affordable energy, and on families struggling to pay high utility bills.

“We need the Trump Administration to understand that this stop-work order on Revolution Wind is an attack on the jobs of hard-working Rhode Islanders, on our ability to access reliable and affordable energy, and on our families who are struggling to pay high utility bills”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration’s Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing CompletionRhode Island Governor's Office press release dated August 25, 2025; remarks by Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo.
Why we used this label

The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction. McKee called the August stop-work order an attack on Rhode Island workers, on access to reliable and affordable energy, and on families facing high utility bills. That rejects the halt itself, so we labeled it Condemned.

Read statementFull case: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?

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